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LIVE Trust welcomes first £500k in ticket contribution pledges

29 April 2025

Press release

“An excellent start, with more to come” – Jon Collins, CEO LIVE LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), which represents...

NTIA Celebrates Milestone as International Nightlife Association Gains Full United Nations NGO Status, Elevating Global Night Time Economy

29 April 2025

Press release

Only four months after obtaining consultative status, the INA is now recognised as a Full Member of CoNGO, further solidifying...

Henri Lanz appointed as Senior International A&R & Creative Advisor for Warner Music Nordics

29 April 2025

Press release

  Warner Music Nordics has made a significant addition to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Henri Lanz, one of...

UniteSync: How a Producer Merged Information Science and Artistic Passion to Find Songwriters and Musicians' Unpaid Royalties

29 April 2025

Press release

  Carlos Palop should have been living the dream. A producer and electronic artist, Palop was seeing real traction with some...

David Arnold and Anne Nikitin in conversation at The Ivors Academy Summit 2025

29 April 2025

Press release

Acclaimed composers David Arnold and Anne Nikitin will be in conversation at The Ivors Academy Summit supported by ICE and PRS for Music on 20 May in...

Impala welcomes European Commission's scrutiny of acquisition of Downtown by Universal Music Group

28 April 2025

Press release

IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, welcomes the European Commission’s decision to investigate the proposed merger between Universal...

Moby and Little Walnut Productions Relaunch mobygratis: Free Music Access for All Creators

28 April 2025

Press release

Platform now offers 500 new unreleased tracks, multitrack audio, and upgraded tools to empower independent creatives On Thursday, April 24, 2025,...

Music venue SWX Bristol relaunches as Electric Bristol

28 April 2025

Press release

Electric Group, the UK's fastest growing music venue operator behind iconic spaces like Electric Brixton and NX Newcastle, announces the rebranding of SWX Bristol...

Armada Music Publishing Inks New Deals with Bloom Twins, SHELLS and Trance Wax

25 April 2025

Press release

The publisher has also extended its deal with Da Beatfreakz following the massive success of their 26x platinum hit ‘Prada’...

Young Music Boss Announces 2025 YMBAwards Nominees, Celebrating the Power Behind the Hits

25 April 2025

Press release

The Young Music Boss Awards (YMBAwards) is delighted to reveal the nominees for its 2025 edition, recognising the vital architects...

Spitfire Audio collaborates with The Last of Us composer Gustavo Santaolalla to create new virtual instrument 'Ronroco'

25 April 2025

Press release

THE SOULFUL SIGNATURE SOUND OF HIS ICONIC RONROCO, HEARD IN OSCAR AND GRAMMY WINNING SCORES, IS DEEPLY SAMPLED IN EXPERTLY...

M83's Anthony Gonzalez announces new label Other Suns

25 April 2025

Press release

ANTHONY GONZALEZ announces details of his Other Suns record label and its forthcoming releases. M83’s A Necessary Escape; the soundtrack to...

Indies on a roll as Record Store Day UK reaches historic high

25 April 2025

Press release

All-time record of 278 Shops Participate 18% uplift in sales to all-time-high Over 70 additional events including performances                                                                                                          "    Preliminary results from...

MPG Awards 2025 - Winners

25 April 2025

Press release

The Music Producers Guild, in association with Dolby and Mix With The Masters, has revealed the winners of their 2025 MPG Awards at a sold-out...

Universal Music UK announces new leadership in its Communications & Policy team

24 April 2025

Press release

  Universal Music UK (UMUK) today announces the appointment of two new leaders in its communications and policy team, who will...

New survey reveals UK fans want greater transparency over AI generated music

24 April 2025

Press release

  Four in every five music listeners believe that human creativity is essential to music, and that music must not be...

Nominations announced for The Ivors with Amazon Music 2025

24 April 2025

Press release

  Lola Young receives three nominations in her first year of recognition by The Ivors Academy  RAYE, Ghetts and Conor Dickinson each...

Limitless Live announce winners of the Limitless Black Influence Awards 2025

24 April 2025

Press release

LIMITLESS LIVE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH BLOOD DONOR CHARITY ACLT & AFTV MEDIA   The Limitless Black Influence Awards are proud to...

University of Westminster Music Degree course celebrates 30 years & makes history

24 April 2025

Press release

BBC hit comedy drama BOARDERS Original Soundtrack album announcedReleased 2 MayFirst single ‘Gold’ by Joy & Jee Melodies will drop 24AprilDownload single here, Listen...

Better Noise Music announce four new key signings

24 April 2025

Press release

BETTER NOISE MUSIC ANNOUNCE FOUR NEW KEY SIGNINGS YELLOWCARD, SABATON, THE RASMUS, IN THIS MOMENT AS PART OF WIDER EXPANSION MOVE FOLLOWING CATALOG SALE BETTER...

Diplo signs global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

24 April 2025

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The Multi-GRAMMY Award-Winning Global Force Continues to Redefine the Modern Music Landscape Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a worldwide administration...

Bucks signs Man Power to worldwide deal

24 April 2025

Press release

Bucks Music Group has signed DJ and music producer Man Power to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal.  With a genre spanning...

IMS Business Report - Electronic music industry grew 6% year-on-year in 2024, reaching $12.9 billion global valuation

24 April 2025

Press release

IMS Ibiza, the annual thought-leadership summit at the intersection of electronic music, culture, technology, and business, today unveils the IMS Business...

Winners of American Songwriter's 2024 Song Contest

24 April 2025

Press release

The Grand Prize Winner, as well as the First and Second Place Category Winners were selected by an esteemed panel...

Music Venue Trust launch Annual Report with Special Event in Scottish Parliament

24 April 2025

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Report Reveals Scottish Grassroots Music Venues Subsidised Live Music by £14 million in 2024 Charity calls on MSPs to enforce business...

Warp Publishing joins IMPEL

23 April 2025

Press release

Iconic company has a diverse roster including Boards of Canada, Slowdive, Khruangbin, Danny Brown, Speakers Corner Quartet, Autechre and more.   Warp...

Data & Communication Save Fuel Says New AGF Report

23 April 2025

Press release

A Greener Future has released a report revealing the current status and future trends in the use of power at...

The F-List Youth Industry Network to Empower Young Women and Gender Diverse Individuals in Music

23 April 2025

Press release

The F-List Youth Industry Network to Empower Young Women and Gender Diverse Individuals in Music – Application Deadline Extended to...

Sony Music Publishing Nashville & Marv Green Sign Rising Singer-Songwriter Caiden Wallace

23 April 2025

Press release

  Sony Music Publishing Nashville, in partnership with legendary songwriter Marv Green, today announced the signing of breakthrough country singer-songwriter Caiden...

Eight UK cities join forces for 'Music Fans Voice' survey

23 April 2025

Press release

Comprehensive Review Gives Music Fans a Voice Within the Live Music Sector for the First TimeResults show support & enthusiasm...

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